What is the duration of The Payoff?

The duration of The Payoff is 74 mins.

What is the original language of The Payoff?

The original language of The Payoff is English.

Who directed The Payoff?

The Payoff was directed by Joe Gilbert, Arthur Dreifuss.

Which studio made The Payoff?

The Payoff was produced by PRC.

The Payoff 1942

Q: Does The Payoff have end credit scenes?

The Payoff does not have end credit scenes.

Action

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Runtime

74 mins

Language

English

Back with his sharpest role yet, the quick‑talking newspaper hawk tackles a murder that shakes the city. When the District Attorney is slain, a tenacious reporter digs into the case, only to discover that the facts are far murkier than they first seem. He uncovers hidden alliances and corrupt motives, forcing him to question who can be trusted.

PRC

Studio

Joe Gilbert

Director

Arthur Dreifuss

Director

Does The Payoff have end credit scenes?

No!

The Payoff does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Roy Butler

Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Jack La Rue

John Angus

Herb Vigran

Reporter (uncredited)

Bill Hunter

Pete - Night Club Bouncer (uncredited)

Ian Keith

Inspector Thomas

Lee Tracy

Brad McKay

John Sheehan

Sgt. Brenen

Tom Brown

Guy Norris

John Maxwell

Moroni

Tony Martelli

Croupier (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Hood (uncredited)

Carl M. Leviness

Typist (uncredited)

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Stubby - Cab Driver (uncredited)

Evelyn Brent

Alma Dorn

Dick Gordon

Gambling House Patron (uncredited)

Arthur Thalasso

Police Officer (uncredited)

King Lockwood

Reporter (uncredited)

Tina Thayer

Phyllis Walker

Jack Kenney

Gambling House Cashier (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley

Dr. Steele (as Harry Bradley)

Forrest Taylor

Hugh Walker

Merrill McCormick

Detective (uncredited)

Robert Middlemass

Lester Norris

Pat Costello

Pat - Reporter

Steve Benton

Police Officer (uncredited)

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